ABUSE

A ·BU ·SE 2 syllables

B1 · Intermediate 📏 5 letters 🎲 Scrabble 7 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. cruel or inhumane treatment
  2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  3. improper or excessive use

💬 Examples

  • "the child showed signs of physical abuse"
  • "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
  • "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
  • "alcohol abuse"

🔗 Similar words

maltreatmentill-treatmentill-usageinsultrevilementcontumely
verb
  1. treat badly
  2. change the inherent purpose or function of something
  3. use foul or abusive language towards
  4. use wrongly or improperly or excessively

💬 Examples

  • "This boss abuses his workers"
  • "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
  • "Don't abuse the system"
  • "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"

🔗 Similar words

mistreatmaltreatill-usestepill-treatpervert
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